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Elvis Presley married just once, from 1967 to 1973, to Priscilla Presley, the mother of his only child, Lisa Marie.After splitting in 1972, the couple had an amicable divorce, which was finalised a year later.In fact, the King even sang a hit love song to Priscilla as they left the divorce courtroom.It turns out the song Elvis sang to his soon-to-be ex-wife was I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton's hit song.The lyrics seem quite fitting in their situation of a couple breaking up with a commitment to continuing loving each other.They open: “If I should stay/I would only be in your way/And so I'll go, but I know/I’ll think of you each step of the way. And I will always love you/I will always love you."Writing previously in The Big Issue’s Letter To My Younger Self, Dolly herself said: “P...

Speaking with Rolling Stone to mark the 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody, Sir Brian said of not seeing or hearing from Deacon anymore: “I  think both Roger and I find it quite hard, but he doesn’t want to and we have to respect that. He wants to be separate. He’s still part of the destiny of the band, though. If we’re trying to make business decisions, he’s always consulted, but it happens through the management or through our accountant. We don’t speak, which is a shame, but we do know that we have his blessing. That’s important.”Both the Queen guitarist and drummer have previously spoken with Daily Express about Deacon, with Roger saying: “He’s still obviously our sort of business partner in a way; our silent business partner. He enjoys the financial rewards, but he really doesn’...

It may go down in history as one of their best songs, but Freddie Mercury's bandmates still have no idea what he was singing about on one of Queen's hit tracks.Guitarist Brian May confirmed he still isn't too sure what the legendary frontman meant in the lyrics to one of the group's biggest hits, and drummer Roger Taylor says that even after decades, he's no closer to figuring out the meaning. The band, who are set to celebrate 50 years of A Night at the Opera, are still trying to figure out what the meaning is - if there is any to begin with - behind their hit song. Bohemian Rhapsody has fast become one of Queen's best-known songs, but its meaning is still a mystery to those who were in the studio at the time. Fans are now also trying to figure out the meaning of some of the song's mor...

Brian, along with drummer Roger Taylor, has performed with US hitmaker Adam since 2011. They embarked on a mini tour in 2012 followed by a 24-date North American tour in 2014.The band had a Las Vegas residency in 2018 at Park Theater. They performed three songs at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 as part of the Platinum Party at the Palace.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Brian said: “ I’m very keen on the Sphere. It’s got my mind working. I sat there watching the Eagles, thinking, ‘We should do this. The stuff that we could bring to this would be stupendous.’“So, yeah, I would like to do it. We’re having conversations.  I’ve had 50 years of touring and there’s a part of me that thinks it’s enough. I don’t like the idea that you wake up in your hotel room and you’re trapped.”Bria...

After 79 years of music making the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have landed their first ever Grammy Award. The ensemble were presented with their award in front of during their Symphonic Queen concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday night. The jam-packed audience erupted in applause as the orchestra were handed the Grammy Award for the RPO’s contribution to Alkebulan II, the 2025 winner of the Best Global Music Album category. The album was recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios in 2024 by American artist Matt B (Matthew Benson. It was Matt B’s first GRAMMY win and the first in the RPO’s history since its founding in 1946.The musician flew in from Los Angeles to present the award to Andrew Storey, the RPO’s Chair and Principal Second Violin during the concert...

The Las Vegas Sphere has wowed audiences since opening two years ago.The record-breaking new venue boasts a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen that totally immerses the 20,000-capacity arena.Alongside the AI-enhanced version of The Wizard of Oz currently playing at the attraction, rock legends like the Eagles and U2 have performed special shows inside.And now Queen, who are close pals with Las Vegas’ longest-running headlining comedian Carrot Top, are very interested in putting on their own residency to honour Freddie Mercury.The Queen drummer said, “I don’t think we’re done. And I don’t think we’re gonna say, you know, final farewell tour or whatever. ’Cause it never is, is it?” The pair also confirmed they’ve been in the studio working with Adam Lambert on new material, but...

The Pixies need almost no introduction. The iconic American band are of course known for such incredible songs as Where Is My Mind? Hey, Gouge Away and loads more. And while they haven't been in the UK for some time, they have just confirmed a huge stint at British venues as a part of their world tour.Pixies will be celebrating 40 years since they formed in 2026, performing at over 40 headline shows around the world. This includes London's Royal Albert Hall, Manchester's Aviva Studios, York's Barbican and more. And these shows will be even more special as they will include founding members Black Francis, Joey Santiago and David Lovering. Tickets for these gigs will be released later this week with one major presale, and we've got all the information fans need below.Pixies are holding on...

Andrea Bocelli is a global chart-topping opera singer, so when his children Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli first picked up a microphone, the world paid attention.Three years ago, the trio released A Bocelli Family Christmas album, as it had soon become clear through live duets that the tenor’s offspring had inherited his talent.Now his 27-year-old son has just released his second solo album, while his 13-year-old daughter continues to sing with her father professionally.Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Daily Express, Andrea shared his hopes for their future careers.The 67-year-old father said: “I don't have hopes for any of my children. I just hope that I have left them with some principles and some values like honesty and being hard working, which sets the foundations f...

If another band ever has the same impact on popular music and culture as The Beatles, they will be some group indeed. It’s now more than 60 years since the Fab Four began a career that spanned a decade. Buy your copy here.Inventive and original from the beginning, they defined the sound of the 1960s and continue to influence artists whose parents were not even born when The Beatles were still together. On the way from Merseybeat to psychedelia and beyond, they have left an unmatched body of work.This special publication – the first of four on the Fab Four – tracks the evolution of The Beatles from their beginnings in Liverpool at the turn of the decade, through their earliest shows in the Merseyside area, on to their career-defining months in Hamburg and then the huge fame that followed...

In a move no one expected: My Chemical Romance have just announced a full, extended leg of their The Black Parade 2026 tour across America, Europe and - yes - the UK. Previously, the emo legends confirmed they would be playing two monumental, career-first shows at London's Wembley Stadium on July 10 and 11, 2026 - but that was it. Since then, fans have been calling out for more dates, and finally their prayers have been answered.MCR have revealed they will be playing Liverpool's Anfield Stadium and Glasgow's Bellahouston Park on June 30 and July 4 respectively. They also confirmed a third date at London's Wembley Stadium. Here, they'll perform to a cumulative 270,000 people across the three nights. Tickets for these gigs will be released this week, with no presales and no special access...